Session Description: Harm reduction is an important part of a comprehensive approach to addressing substance use disorders through prevention, treatment, and recovery, where individuals who use substances set their own […]
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Session Description: Indigenous peoples have long been skilled observers of the natural environment and the behavior of their relatives (two-legged, four-legged, winged nation, plant nation). Assessment, reflection, problem solving, and […]
Session Description: This session explores the impacts of climate change on community health and well-being. Youth presenters will speak on how changes in the climate impact the options available to […]
Session Description: This session focuses on the impact of trauma on how Tribal youth grow up and who they grow up to be, especially the impact that multiple traumatic experiences […]
Session Description: The Indigenous model of restorative practices is astrength-based approach that fosters stronger human relationships with each other within the constructs of our families, community, and educational, human services, […]
Read More… from C3: Transforming Justice Systems: Indigenous Model of Restorative Practices
Session Description: Alaska’s deeply held values contribute to the development of youth-serving programs, including juvenile healing to wellness courts. As courts implement and enhance their programs, the values and principles […]
Panel Description: For a Native youth whose gender or sexuality is non-conforming, the reality is that they may experience multiple layers of prejudice and oppression and may encounter more obstacles […]
Session Description: Participants will learn how exposure to trauma and historical trauma can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of Tribal youth in the juvenile justice system. The aim is […]
Session Description: Developed collaboratively by the Tribal Youth Resource Center Youth Ambassadors, this session explores youth substance abuse and self-harm awareness from a Native youth perspective. The presenters share their […]
Read More… from B3: Youth Perspectives on Substance Abuse and Self Harm
Session Description: This session will feature a mock intake as well as a Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court hearing where the presenters create a script that addresses some common issues […]
Read More… from B2: Best Practices in Conducting a Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court Hearing
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